Crating Associate 1st Shift

Job Description

Crating Associate

Base Pay: $25.00 per hour (Updated Resume Required)

Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Thursday, 4:00 am - 2:30 pm, plus overtime based on production needs

Work as part of a team to assemble packaging and build crating to prevent damage and protect windows and doors during shipment off site.

• Receive and review paperwork from shipping office.
• Pull appropriately sized cardboard, lumber or other packaging materials, as required.
• If building a crate, figure out dimensions required and use chop saw to cut lumber to required lengths.
• Retrieve order of window/door units from storage racks, load onto glass cart and transport to packaging work area.
• Remove label from window and set aside temporarily.
• Assemble carton or crate.
• Secure bottom of carton with staplegun or bottom of crate with nail gun.
• Place carton over window/lift window into crate.
• Secure top of carton or top of crate.
• Place product stickers to outside of carton/crate and mark with necessary shipping information.
• Lift, weigh and record information on shipping documents.
• Move carton/crate to staging area and complete shipping paperwork; return paperwork to shipping office.
• Enter weight and number of pieces into computer.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to visualize and determine appropriate package size.
• Ability to safely operate forklift and scale equipment.
• Ability to prioritize work tasks according to production requirements.
• Ability to visually perceive scratches, irregularities, or other imperfections in materials.
• Ability to comprehend written instructions, measurements, or coding spelled out on production paperwork or tags.
• Ability to accurately complete the essential functions of this job on a continual basis in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read a tape measure to the 1/16th inch.
• Ability to use hand tools such as a staple gun, nail gun, table saw, chop saw, etc.
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions as required to complete job functions or tasks.
• Ability to deal effectively with co‑workers and supervisors or managers.
• Ability to perform repetitive or short‑cycle work.
• Ability to work effectively under stress and/or tight deadlines.
• Ability to willingly follow instructions both written and verbal.
• Ability to contribute to a safe and drug‑free workplace.
• Ability to meet quality standards.

Equipment used: staple gun, nail gun, table saw, chop saw, tape measure, safety glasses, earplugs, protective sleeves, and steel‑toe boots.

Must have valid U.S. work authorization.

Full‑time team members receive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401(k), EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.